A trip to Villa Park is arguably as tough as any assignment in the Premier League right now. Aston Villa are a team reborn under Unai Emery, the Spaniard who has flipped them from relegation candidates to European football hopefuls in just a few short months.
But go there Forest must, and after defeat at Leeds United in midweek, the need for a positive result is even greater for Steve Cooper and Co.
Only goal difference is keeping the Reds out of the relegation places after a run of no wins in eight. Points have been ripped cruelly from their grasp in recent weeks by the likes of Newcastle, Wolves and then Leeds on Tuesday, late goals turning draws into defeats or victories into stalemates.
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But Forest have defied expectations before. Their 1-1 draw with Villa back in October was arguably the spark that finally got their first season in the Premier League for 23 years rolling. Draws with the likes of Man City, Chelsea, Brighton and Brentford would follow. There were also victories over Liverpool, Leicester, Wolves, Palace and Southampton to savour.
All they need to do now is pull the rabbit out of the hat again...
When does Villa vs Forest kick off?
The match begins at 3pm on Saturday at Villa Park.
Is Villa vs Forest on TV?
Sadly not, but the game they are showing could be of interest to Forest fans - rock-bottom Southampton's home game with champions Manchester City (5.30pm kick-off). As for BT Sport, they have opted for the lunchtime clash between Manchester United and another relegation-threatened team in Everton (12.30pm kick-off). The Villa vs Forest game will be broadcast internationally - and you can find out where it is being shown in your country here . Sky Sports will also upload key moments from the game to their YouTube channel and website shortly after the final whistle.
BBC One will air highlights of the game during Match of the Day at 10.30pm and a repeat broadcast of the programme at 8.25am on Sunday.
How else can I follow the game?
You can also follow the action here at NottinghamshireLive . Our Forest reporter Sarah Clapson will be blogging live from Villa Park, delivering team news, live match updates, player ratings, reaction and analysis as it happens. You can follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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